Need Help Now?

If you need to speak to someone now please leave a message and Women’s Life Centre will try and get back to you within 24hrs. You can also send us a text message.

You can also call the Pregnancy Australia National Helpline (8am - 10pm AEST)

1300 139 313

Important Note: Our Pregnancy Help Service may not be able to respond immediately. 

While we provide support and care, please remember that we are not a crisis or emergency service.

If you are considering suicide or in immediate danger, please seek urgent assistance:

Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Call 000 (Emergency Services).

Your well-being is crucial, and the above contacts are available 24/7 for immediate help.

When someone you know is facing an unplanned or challenging pregnancy it can be overwhelming for you too! Even though you want to do all you can to help, maybe you’re feeling like you don't know the right thing to say or where to begin...Our network can be a great place to start! 

Our network is experienced in the specialised area of crisis pregnancy, coming alongside women and their partners/families every day who are facing challenging circumstances,

providing support so that they can confidently navigate a pathway forward that’s best for them. 

Our network provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space where your loved one or client can express all of her thoughts and concerns, identify her needs, receive accurate information and explore all the options so that she can see what her future looks like while being supported throughout her pregnancy. 

If you feel like Women’s Life Centre network might be helpful for your friend or family member, please share our website with her so that she can contact us directly.

We understand that guys have many questions about what’s going on when faced with an unplanned pregnancy.

An unplanned pregnancy can leave you feeling overwhelmed, scared, depressed, happy, excited, confused and upset all at the same time. Perhaps this is a great thing or perhaps this is an inconvenient news that has your mind swirling. Perhaps you and your partner have been together for a long time or perhaps you only met up for one night. It’s hard to know how to support her when you’re still trying to process the situation yourself.

Keep in mind that telling you may be one of the hardest things she has to do. She may be scared about your response, not care about your response or needing your support on what to do next. Each woman is different and faces this in her own way. She needs time and support to process the emotions and physical changes she is going through. If she has chosen to include you then realise your support is extremely valuable to her. If you aren’t sure what she needs. Ask her. But most importantly, if you’re struggling to process the situation and looking for more information to help her, or you, or both of you on how to understand and handle this unexpected situation, reach out! We can help support you to support her by providing more information about the options, as well as assist in mediating some of the more difficult conversations between you both.

As you process through the initial shock, it’s not unusual to have a lot of questions, like; What do I do now? What does this mean for my future? Is this the end for my career and financial aspirations? Can I make a good father? What will my friends and family think? Would abortion be the best option? Does my opinion even matter right now? Do I have any rights?

When it comes to an unexpected pregnancy, it’s true that women legally hold the decision making right and services typically focus on supporting and conversing with her. While it’s

understandable, it doesn’t mean that your thoughts and opinions aren’t important. We understand that this is a huge and important moment in your life, it’s not often that you’re faced with the possibility of fatherhood. We’re here to walk with you through your journey too. Your voice matters, your role is vital and it’s important that the two of you work together, discussing your individual feelings, sharing your thoughts honestly and navigating your next steps. It’s so important that you each feel supported and understood because the decision made affects both of you.

For support and a helpful conversation you can call :

Call Pregnancy Help Australia 1300 139 313 OR Mensline 1300 789 978